Manypeaks secure yet another LGSHA men’s A-grade premiership after comfortable win over Spencer Park

Two final quarter goals guided Manypeaks to their first Lower Great Southern Hockey Association men’s A-grade premiership since 2016. In a highly skilful and fast paced game, Peaks found the back of the net at crucial stages to secure the 3-0 win over Spencer Park in the grand final yesterday. Park were searching for back-to-back premierships and had their chances but simply couldn’t convert them into goals. Peaks goal keeper Heath Cremasco produced a strong save midway through the third stanza before star Mitch Bradbury converted after a second penalty corner attempt. Early in the final term Peaks were on the attack but Park goal keeper Simon Whitfort produced two terrific saves in the space of 10 seconds to deny them. Whitfort again stopped a strong Peaks shot before they had an attempt of their own just minutes later but couldn’t find the back of the net. Damen Guest put Peaks two goals up with four minutes left after a penalty corner conversion before Bradbury sealed the win with a great flick off a penalty corner late in the game. Chris Metcalfe was everywhere to be named best on ground in the title triumph. Hayden Mills and Bradbury were also solid contributors while Cremasco was vital in goals. Rowan Gilbert and Stuart Burnsfield were strong in defence with their side constantly under pressure while Darren Parkes and Whitfort battled hard as well. It was a very competitive start to the decider with Park having a penalty corner chance early while Peaks had a strong shot late in the first but neither team able to find the back of the net. Peaks had two strong chances to score in the second term through penalty corners as Park defended desperately but Peaks were too classy in the second half on their way to grand final glory.